Senior Test Automation Developer

RELEX Solutions create cutting-edge optimisation software to help retailers and consumer brands drive profitable growth. With growth comes opportunities, and we embrace both. Within our platforms, our teams are driving change, working with international colleagues and the latest tech stack to develop solutions that transform into a pioneering end product; it’s tangible and impactful – for our customers and the world.

Our technology team:

Our Technology team enjoy a challenge. They’re hungry to learn, and don’t hesitate to ask what, why, and how. They get to work with various technologies to create high quality scalable applications (just imagine, thousands of stores, millions of products, and billions of rows of raw data!). Their expertise positively impacts the environment and business processes around the world; alongside international colleagues, they drive change and develop solutions that become our pioneering end product. From functional programming, machine learning and interesting algorithms, to building big data pipelines, they’re behind it all. They can work in a flexible way, remote or in-office – after all, they contribute to all our achievements, so we reward them with genuine work-life balance and access to every opportunity.    

RELEX Space & Assortment is creating state-of-the-art retail automation, optimization and support applications. We have a position open in the area of test automation operations & maintenance team managing the RELEX Store Robot Framework repository.

Join us as a Senior Test Automation Developer, and this is some of what you’ll be doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Robot Framework to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products.
• Integrate automated tests into pipelines, ensuring timely execution and reporting.
• Improve and optimize existing test automation frameworks and infrastructure to enhance test coverage, reliability, and maintainability.
• Mentor others on best practices, automation techniques, and tool usage.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in test automation, software testing methodologies and tools.

Required capabilities and competences:

• You have 5+ years of experience in test automation development and have a mindset for helping your colleagues.
• Proficiency in Robot Framework, including libraries and advanced concepts like Visitors and Listeners.
• Hands-on experience with GitLab for version control, including setting up pipelines and integrating automated tests.
• Programming language expertise and knowledge of Python programming language, including modularity and typing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment following modern teamwork practices.
• Fluent English communication skills.

You have an advantage if you have;

• Test analysis and design skills, also for determining the test approach for new systems
• A degree in computer science or equivalent training
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices, with experience in both manual and automated testing.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Scripting language experience

It's appreciated if you have:

• ISTQB testing certification
• Experience of cloud based systems, containerization or virtualization
• Infrastructure as Code or remote management competences

RELEX Finland

RELEXians can be found around the world, but here we’re based in Helsinki. We’re passionate about using our technology to improve sustainability and change the world. Our office provides a great space for you to socialise, exercise and even take time out in our relaxing areas. We make sure our unique approach to flexibility and work-life balance comes across loud and clear; we’re conveniently located, there’s plenty of public transport and you can even bring your pet to the office!

Across RELEX, our people are supported and rewarded. In Finland, we go even further. As well as:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Extensive physical and wellbeing support
• Up to 8 weeks of annual leave per year
• A true hybrid-working policy (home and office)

We also offer a range of benefits to support you, your family, and your life situation. We value your work-life balance and provide flexible hours with RELEX specific parental leave agreements. As we’re a diverse team of smart, motivated and fun people, we also have an office gym, host monthly sports and culture events (think kayaking, brewing club and more), offer a mobile phone package and bike leasing.

We’re on a journey with our pioneering technology and exciting growth, which is why we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We can’t wait to see what challenges you’ll overcome and what problems you’ll solve. Join us and work with the best. Be curious. Be RELEX – Apply today.

Being part of RELEX means being heard, feeling valued and knowing that you can be yourself because you belong. We believe in actions, not words, regarding diverse hiring and employment practices. We take DE&I seriously. We champion and benefit from global diversity. We’re creating and evolving our culture to welcome everyone and value every idea.

Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply today and become a part of our RELEX family!

You can apply by sending your resume through the application form as soon as possible. Please note that we will fill this position as soon as we’ve found the right person, so we recommend that you act quickly.